A number of U.S. lawmakers - including New York Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and Arizona Senator John McCain - have asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to temporarily lift the Jones Act restriction and allow foreign ship to help ferry resources to the island. [Full Article...]

Rachel Bergsma told News.com.au: "I know to you it may be the holiday of a lifetime, or you are anxious you won't make it back for important plans if she blows because the airport is closed. Some tourists, however, were having second thoughts about their holiday plans after several countries, including Singapore and Australia, issued travel advisories warning of the risk from the volcano. [Full Article...]

It has underperformed by 16.70% the S&P500. Also, Director Bruce D. Sullivan sold 3,000 shares of Healthcare Realty Trust stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 27th. Price T Rowe Assocs Md owns 125,258 shares. The dividend payment was $0.660 per share for the quarter which is $2.64 annualized. Commonwealth Equity Svcs owns 72,138 shares for 0% of their portfolio. [Full Article...]

Although it doesn't mean that South Korea and its neighbours aren't at risk, North Korea's weapons are "primarily associated with regime survival" and not for attacking South Korea or other nearby countries, according to intelligence reports he's seen. [Full Article...]

Food, medicine, and fuel are running out. To talk to us about how we can help those that need it most in Puerto Rico , Red Cross Regional CEO Heidi Ruster joined Good Morning Utah with Emily Clark. "You feel like you're in physical danger". He said getting aid where it was needed has been a challenge because of the magnitude of the destruction on the island. [Full Article...]

The travel ban for Malaysians comes amidst the rising tension and related developments due to North Korea's repeated missile tests. The attack had sparked a diplomatic row resulting in travel bans on both sides and a collapse in long-standing friendly ties, with the government recalling its ambassador there. [Full Article...]

About 3.4 million ballots were counted, with official results from the referendum to be announced Thursday. "We will never hold talks based on the results of the referendum ", Abadi told lawmakers on Wednesday. Will they defend the Iraqi government in words and diplomacy? Low-priced operator FlyDubai also said its flights to Erbil are in question from Saturday. [Full Article...]

Pakistan is stepping into a new Test era without retired batting greats Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq as they take on Sri Lanka . Seamer Hasan Ali gave Pakistan the breakthrough in a session that featured a paltry two boundaries when Silva misjudged an incoming delivery. [Full Article...]